Charles A. DiTata

Wednesday

Mar 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

DARTMOUTH — Charles A. DiTata, 82, of Dartmouth, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Madruga) DiTata for 62 years and son of the late Carmine A. and Michelina (Vanilla) DiTata.

DARTMOUTH — Charles A. DiTata, 82, of Dartmouth, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Madruga) DiTata for 62 years and son of the late Carmine A. and Michelina (Vanilla) DiTata.

Born in New Bedford, he resided in No. Dartmouth as a child, moving to So. Dartmouth in 1951. He was a 1949 graduate of Dartmouth High School.

Mr. DiTata was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He served on the Dartmouth Veterans Administration Advisory Board.

He was self-employed as a carpenter and woodworker for his company, Miter-Rite Products. He also was employed as a picture framer and cabinet maker and enjoyed constructing bird feeders and teaching that skill to students in various public school systems. Later in life, he was employed at Stop & Shop in the Dairy Department for 10 years.

Mr. DiTata was an avid golfer, golf historian, a member of the Wanderers Club, Dartmouth Town Meeting member, participated in DCTV, was a coach for Dartmouth Youth Activities Association.

In addition, he was a loyal New York Yankees fan and also hosted a cooking show.

His family includes his wife; 1 son, Bruce C. DiTata of Wareham and his partner, Paula Parnagian; 2 daughters, Pamela J. Fortier and her husband Daniel R. of Harwich and Stacey A. DiTata and her husband, Derek Wille; 3 grandchildren, Matthew C. J. DiTata of New Bedford and his fiancee, Bethany Grandfield; Jacob A. DiTata of New Bedford and Margaux R. Fortier of Harwich; 1 brother, Gabriel and his wife, Carol DiTata of Marion; 2 sisters, Mary Luminiello of Fairhaven and Carmelina Davis of No. Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Antonetta Beaumont, Josephine Danielli and Angelina DiTata and his mother-in-law, Margaret (Silveira) Madruga.

His service will be conducted in the funeral home Friday at 12:00 noon. Visiting hours Friday morning from 9:00-12:00 prior to the service. Interment with military honors in St. John Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to South Coast Visiting Nurse Association, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.